Ex. 4 Answer the questions. 1. What faculty do you study at?
1. What faculty do you study at?
2. What year are you in?
3. What subjects do you major in?
4. Which of them do you find interesting?
5. What is the most difficult subject for you?
6. You have classes according to the time-table, don’t you?
7. When do your lessons begin and when are they over?
8. Do you come to the University long before classes begin?
9. Do you enjoy your studies at the University?
10. What other things do you enjoy doing?
11. Do you enjoy your studies at the University?
| is why, in the middle of Trafalgar Square stands Nelson's monument – a tall column with the figure of Nelson at its top. The column is guarded by four bronze lions.
London is the centre of the country's cultural life. There are many picture galleries and museums there. The national Gallery houses a priceless collection of paintings. The famous British Museum is one of the best museums in the world.
London is also famous for its green parks. The greatest and the most popular of them is Hide Park or “the Park” as Londoners call it. It seems almost unbelievable that all around there is a large city with its heavy traffic.
Over 8 million people live in London. The city dominates British life. It is the home of the nation's commerce and finance, the main centre of its legal system and press. London has the largest university and the greatest possibilities for entertainment and for sport in the country. Every year the city attracts crowds of visitors from home and abroad.
Ex. 2. Speak about London and its places of interest.
Ex. 3. Retell the following texts using the questions.
The United Kingdom
The full name of the country is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
The United Kingdom (the UK) is situated on the British Isles. The British Isles consist of two large islands, Great Britain and Ireland, and a great number of small islands. The total area is over 244,000 sq. km. The UK is one of the world's smaller countries (it is twice smaller than France or | |
| 12. Do you live at the residence hall, rent a flat or live with your parents?
13. Do you take an active part in the social life of the faculty?
14. Do you meet your fellow-students after classes or do you only see them in the University?
15. Do you have enough time to do sports? What sport do you do?
Ex. 5. Comment on the following proverbs. Give Russian equivalents.
1. Live and learn.
2. It’s never too late to learn.
3. The more man knows, the greater power he has.
4. If you want knowledge, you must toil.
5. Two heads better than one. Four eyes see more than two.
Ex. 6. Speak about your studies.
Topic: Holidays
Ex. 1. Read the text and answer the questions:
My Winter Holidays
Students have holidays twice a year: in winter and in summer after passing examinations. Summer holidays last two months but winter holidays are quite short – they last only two weeks.
During my winter holidays I spend a lot of time in the open air. Winter is a good time for sports. My friends and I | |
| Traditionally it is divided into the West End and the East End. The West End is famous for its beautiful avenues lined with plane trees, big storeys, rich mansions, expensive restaurants, hotels, theatres and night clubs. The East End used to be a poor area filled with warehouses, factories, slums and miserable houses.
The heart of London is the City – its commercial and business centre. Here is situated the Tower of London that comes first among the historic buildings of the city. The Tower of London was founded by Julius Caesar and in 1066 rebuilt by William the Conqueror. It was used as a fortress, a royal residence and a prison. Now it is a museum of armour and also the place where the Crown Jewels are kept. In present days, just as many centuries ago, the Ceremony of the Keys takes place at its gates.
A walk from the Tower will take you to St. Paul's Cathedral, the greatest of English churches. St. Paul's Cathedral is the work of the famous architect Sir Christopher Wren. From far away you can see the huge dome with one of the largest golden bells in the world and a cross on the top.
Not far away is Westminster Abbey. It contains the memorials of many famous English sovereigns, outstanding statesmen, painters and poets.
Across the road of Westminster Abbey is Westminster Palace, the seat of the British Parliament. Its two graceful towers stand high above the city. The higher of the two contains the largest clock in the country Big Ben that strikes every quarter of the hour.
Another famous place of interest in London is Trafalgar Square. It was so named in memory of the victory in the battle of Trafalgar. The victory was won at the cost of Nelson's life, who was commander of the English fleet. That | |
| like to go to the skating-rink. It is near my house. There are usually a lot of people there.
On Sundays my parents and I go to the forest to ski. I’m not the world’s greatest skier but that doesn’t stop me having a wonderful time. The forest looks like a fairy-tale in winter. Everything is white with snow and it crunches under your skis. The rime like precious diamonds sparkles on the branches.
If it is cold I stay at home, read books or watch TV. Sometimes my friends come to see me. We talk, listen to music or play computer games.
Last winter holidays my friend and I went to the theatre. The performance we saw was the “Nut Cracker” by Tchaikovsky. I bought the tickets four days in advance. We left our coats in the cloakroom. We bought a programme that told us which parts the actors were playing and how many acts there were in the performance. The house was full. We sat in the stalls and had a clear view of the stage. The main parts were performed by very talented dancers. But I was also impressed by a very young ballet-dancer who was performing the part of Masha girl. I think she deserves respect of the audience because she did her best and looked great for her age. I enjoyed the play immensely.
Questions:
1. The academic year is divided into two terms, isn’t it?
2. When do students have holidays? How long do they last?
3. Why do students like holidays?
4. Do you look forward to your holidays?
5. Did you spend the last winter holidays well?
6. What do you like to do during your winter holidays?
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